Central Kerala

Malappuram school seeks Rs 1 lakh for issuing transfer certificate17 May 2019 13:04By Express News Service
MALAPPURAM: An ICSE school in Malappuram has sparked a controversy after it allegedly demanded Rs 1 lakh per head from six students for issuing Transfer Certificates (TCs).
The issue was raised by six students of Good Shepherd …

More than 74% polling in Malappuram, Ponnani24 Apr 2019 17:54The Malappuram and Ponnani Lok Sabha constituencies witnessed more than 74% polling as the State went to the polls on Tuesday.
Although the polling in the initial hours was breezy, voting slowed down by afternoon only to be given a last-hour push.
There …

Malappuram boy diagnosed with West Nile fever14 Mar 2019 03:47A seven-year-old boy from Malappuram district has been diagnosed with West Nile fever, a relatively unknown viral infection in the Malabar region in recent times.
This comes around seven months after a woman from Kozhikode district was admitted to the …

Malappuram, breaking stereotypes04 Mar 2019 16:13When the State film awards were announced recently, a low-budget film by a debut director won many accolades, bringing focus once again on the unique socio-cultural ambience of Malappuram district.
Sudani From Nigeria, a film by Zakariya Mohammed, …

Malappuram: Citadel of league politics02 Mar 2019 02:18Express News Service
MALAPPURAM: In the battle of ballots, Malappuram presents a unique picture. Many a time, opponents have failed to scale the formidable fortress of the IUML, be it Assembly, Lok Sabha polls or civic polls. Only once could the Left …

Ashique Kuruniyan - from Malappuram to Asian Cup spotlight09 Jan 2019 14:39For Ashique Kuruniyan (centre), the Asian Cup game against Thailand was just his fourth start for India.Ashique Kuruniyan is tense. It is the night before India's Asian Cup opener against Thailand. He knows he is going to be in the playing eleven and …

MYL youths block Jaleel at many places in Malappuram11 Nov 2018 15:31The Muslim Youth League (MYL) blocked Minister for Higher Education K.T. Jaleel at many places in the district on Saturday, leading to a police lathicharge here. Several MYL workers were injured in the police action.
The protesters waved black flags at …

AAI to spend ₹1.14 cr in Malappuram25 Oct 2018 09:11Airport Authority of India (AAI) will spend ₹1.14 crore for various welfare activities in the district. Much of the fund will
be used for reconstruction of 16 roads damaged in the floods that devastated many areas in the district in the third week of …

IMD issues red alert in Idukki, Malappuram05 Oct 2018 01:42By Express News Service
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The IMD has issued a red alert for Idukki and Malappuram for Sunday in view of a ‘very heavy rainfall’ warning. Though red alerts were declared for Sunday in Idukki, Palakkad and Thrissur earlier, it was …

Demonetised notes worth Rs 1crore seized in Malappuram17 Sep 2018 02:31By Express News Service
MALAPPURAM: In yet another major haul of demonetised notes haul, Rs 1 crore has been seized in the district. A five-member gang has been also busted by the special police team, led by Perinthalmanna DySP M P Mohanachandran and …

Yet another show of Malappuram’s football craze09 Jul 2018 08:06The World Cup crazy Malappuram is hosting yet another exhibition, celebrating the biggest show on earth.
A display of newspapers and magazines from across the world that splashed the FIFA World Cup of 2006 is pulling crowds to Press Club here. The …

GAIL pipe work enters final leg in Malappuram20 Jun 2018 20:05MALAPPURAM: The gas pipeline project of the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) has made big strides in Malappuram district during the past few months overcoming the years of resistance from the public.
The pipe-laying works are in the final stages …

World Cup euphoria grips Malappuram14 Jun 2018 04:31The FIFA World Cup euphoria has gripped the youngsters across the district. With the fasting season of Ramzan set to end in a day or two, youngsters are rejoicing at the prospect of a World Cup that features some of their favourite players, including Messi …

MoH urges all to avoid travelling to Kozhikode, Malappuram in India31 May 2018 03:28The Nipah virus is a newly emerging disease transmitted through fruit bats. “The infections of the virus have several clinical symptoms including fever and acute respiratory syndrome that may develop into encephalitis,” MoH said.
Based on the current data …

Malayalam TV actress Kavitha found dead in Malappuram24 Apr 2018 18:32Suicide (Representative Image)Pixabay
Malayalam TV actress Kavitha has been found dead with burn injuries at her residence in Nilambur, Malappuram. The cops have recovered a suicide note.
It is suspected the actress doused herself to end her life, …

Malappuram man’s wedding turns royal in Dubai21 Apr 2018 01:42Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed al Maktoum (centre) with Rashid Aslam (left)
MALAPPURAM: The wedding of Rashid Aslam from Kalpakanchery near Tirur had a very special guest. The ceremony, held in the first week of April at the Dubai World Trade Centre, was …

Jails in Malappuram full as crackdown continues20 Apr 2018 06:11Jails in the district are overcrowded with those arrested in connection with the acts of vandalism and other offences resorted
to in the name of a hartal called by a social media collective on Monday.
Hundreds of youngsters, irrespective of political …

Hartal call for Kathua rape and murder has big impact in Malappuram16 Apr 2018 08:12A hartal called by a social media collective of youngsters to protest against the brutal rape and killing of an eight-year-old girl in Jammu and Kashmir has made an unexpected impact in the district on Monday.
Shops and business establishments remain …

Africa set in Malappuram grounds22 Mar 2018 20:32Take a really long look around and you can see a multitude of stories just waiting to be told. The stories are all there — the people, places and events, all hidden in plain sight. It takes an astute filmmaker to identify the characters and the story and …

Malappuram all set to host CPI state meet28 Feb 2018 01:23MALAPPURAM: Malappuram is all set to host the 23th state conference of the CPI. Seminars, cultural programmes, delegates’ meet, red volunteers march and a public conference will mark the mega event. District secretary P P Suneer said the entire district is …

Jamitha Teacher leads Friday prayers in Malappuram mosque28 Jan 2018 00:14Malappuram: On the occasion of the Republic Day, a Muslim woman here created history by leading the Jum’ah (Friday prayer) at Cherukode near Wandoor.
Jamitha Teacher, 34, the general secretary of Quran Sunnath Society, led the religious congregation …

Transgender molested in Kerala's Malappuram08 Jan 2018 21:03[India] Jan 9 (ANI): A transgender woman has been allegedly molested and attacked by a man in Kerala's Malappuram.
According to the victim, the incident took place on Sunday night when she went out with her friends for dinner and were confronted by a …

Explosives seized in Kerala's Malappuram district05 Jan 2018 21:18Bomb was found under railway bridge. (Representative Image)Creative Commons
(An earlier verssion of this news item incorrectly said the explosives seized were military grade and that the Kerala police said a terror attack was averted.)
The Kerala Police on …

Malappuram unites to save Tamilian from Kuwait jail27 Nov 2017 15:55KOCHI: Malappuram united to save a Tamilian's life in Kuwait and how!
In 2013, two co-workers in Kuwait quarreled with each other and the incident resulted in the death of one man. Afterwards, a Kuwait court awarded death sentence to Arjun Athimuthu, a …

Bombarded with negative campaigns, Malappuram throws up a surprise17 Nov 2017 03:53THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Known for its aversion to vaccination, Malappuram has stumped everyone this time as positive reports on the extent of Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination emerge from the district.
More than half the targeted 12.6 lakh children in the …

IS links: Eight booked in Malappuram08 Nov 2017 04:19KOCHI: The Kerala Police on Tuesday registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against another eight young men, including three suspected to have been killed in Syria, from four districts of the state for their alleged links …

Anti-GAIL stir hotting up in Malappuram01 Nov 2017 04:03A march taken out against the proposed GAIL natural pipeline project at Maravattom, near Kadambuzha, on Tuesday ended in a police lathicharge in which several protesters, including women, were injured.
The protesters were from the People’s Action Council, …

Faisal murder accused found dead in Malappuram24 Aug 2017 08:22[India], August 24 (ANI): One of the main accused in the controversial murder case of Islamic convert Faisal in Kodinhi was found dead on Thursday morning in Malappuram.
Vipin, 30, who was out on bail following murder accusations of Faisal, was found on …

Murder Accused RSS Activist Hacked to Death in Kerala's Malappuram24 Aug 2017 06:31Kochi: An RSS worker accused in the murder of a Muslim convert was killed in Malappuram district of Kerala on Monday.
Vipin, who was the second accused in the sensational Kodinhi Faisal murder case, was found with serious injuries on the roadside at around …

Malappuram: School in a spot over uniform di...12 Aug 2017 06:37Different uniforms for smart, weak students in Kerala school
The authorities in a Kerala school have decided to classify students based on their excellence. While 'smart' students are asked to wear white uniforms, the 'weaker' ones have to …

17 mosques in Kerala’s Malappuram to have azaan only once in a day15 Jun 2017 09:25Single azaan has been in practice from Sunday in Kerala (For Representation only)
Paying heed to complaints and controversies, a group of mosques in Kerala’s Malappuram district has decided to deliver azaan only once in a day. Valiya Juma Masjid, the …

Malappuram debacle dampens BJP’s spirits 21 Apr 2017 02:05THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The lacklustre performance of the BJP in the Malappuram byelection has come as a dampener of spirits to the party that has been hoping to spring surprises in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
The BJP feels the outcome of the Malappuram bypoll …

It’s Kunhalikutty all the way in Malappuram17 Apr 2017 23:12Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) general secretary P.K. Kunhalikutty registered an emphatic victory in the Lok Sabha byelection held in Malappuram last Wednesday. Mr. Kunhalikutty defeated Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate M.B. Faisal by a creditable …

IUML retains Malappuram seat in bypoll17 Apr 2017 22:48PK Kunhalikutty of IUML won Malappuram bypoll in Kerala
Congress ally Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) on Monday retained Malappuram Lok Sabha seat, a party stronghold, where a by-election was held last week. IUML candidate P K Kunhalikuty won by a margin …

Indian Union Muslim League Clinches Win In Malappuram By-Poll17 Apr 2017 07:54Malappuram, Kerala: Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) legislator PK Kunhalikutty has won the Malappuram by-poll in Kerala by 171,038 lakh votes. The IUML strongman remained far ahead of his nearest rival MB Faisal, Communist Party of India-Marxist …

Malappuram Election Result17 Apr 2017 07:41MALAPPURAM: Congress-led UDF maintains a steady lead as the counting of byelction to the Malappuram Lok Sabha constituency is progressing.
As the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) candidate PK Kunhalikkutty is leading by more than 84,882 votes, UDF workers …

IUML set to overhaul LDF in Malappuram bypoll17 Apr 2017 06:47The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), the second major constituent of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), appears set to defeat the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in all the seven Assembly segments of the Malappuram Lok Sabha constituency, …

Malappuram bypoll: Counting of votes today17 Apr 2017 01:40MALAPPURAM: The counting of votes for the bypoll held for Malappuram Lok Sabha constituency on April 12, will be held at the Government College, here, from 8 am on Monday.
Under tight security, the counting will be held in seven halls of the college …

Kerala: Malappuram Lok Sabha bypoll counting tomorrow16 Apr 2017 14:59By: PTI | Malappuram |
Published:April 16, 2017 7:20 pm
Counting of votes polled for the April 12 Malappuram Lok Sabha bypoll will be held on Monday. The counting would begin by 8 am at the Government College here and the final results were expected by 11 …

Malappuram bypoll counting tomorrow16 Apr 2017 02:02MALAPPURAM : With only a day remaining for the counting of votes in the Malappuram bypoll, all candidates are waiting with bated breath for the all-important outcome.
Equally anxious, political parties, poll observers and those from across the state are …

Kerala: 71.33 per cent polling in Malappuram Lok Sabha bypoll13 Apr 2017 16:40By: PTI | Malappuram |
Published:April 13, 2017 8:01 pm
(Representational Image)
A total of 71.33 per cent of voting has been recorded in the bypoll for Malappuram Lok Sabha seat in Kerala, held here yesterday, according to Chief Electoral Officer.
The …

Malappuram By-poll: 68% voter turnout13 Apr 2017 09:40KOCHI: Voting for the Lok Sabha by-poll for Malappuram constituency in Kerala ended with a total voter turnout of 68.4%. The highest polling of 71.5% was recorded in Kondotty assembly seat.
A by-election was announced in Malappuram Parliament constituency …

70.41% polling in Malappuram bypoll13 Apr 2017 06:11Peaceful and incident-free polling took place in the byelection held in Malappuram Lok Sabha constituency on Wednesday.
Marking a slight dip from the general election of 2014, the constituency registered 70.41% voter turnout when polling closed at 6 p.m.
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Polling begins in Malappuram Lok Sabha byelection12 Apr 2017 07:09Voting began on a brisk note at 7 am on Wednesday in Malappuram for Lok Sabha byelection. Considering the past elections of Malappuram, about 70% of the 1.3 million voters are likely to reach polling booths before 6 pm.
Around 16% votes were cast till 9 am …

Malappuram by-poll: 12% voting till 9 am12 Apr 2017 05:11Image used for representational purpose. | File Photo
MALAPPURAM: About 12 per cent polling was recorded in the first two hours of the Malappuram Loksabha constituency bypoll that began at 7 a.m on Wednesday.
No disruptions have been reported from any …

After massive LS debacle, Pinarayi govt has muted 3rd anniversary25 May 2019 11:53The ruling Left Front, which had expected an impressive victory, could win only one seat.
Thiruvananthapuram: Shaken by its severe drubbing in Lok Sabha polls in Kerala, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government in Kerala observed its third anniversary Saturday …

On a different rhythm25 May 2019 08:24Express News Service
KOCHI: At the age of four, Anandha Krishnan S B decided he wanted to be a chenda artist. This was 16 years ago. His father and younger brother used to visit the Kanankakunnu every year to watch the Onam celebrations. “I used to go …

Sabarimala row, Vijayan’s style blamed for Left rout24 May 2019 13:02Thiruvananthapuram, May 24 (IANS) Kerala’s ruling CPI-M on Friday gave enough indications that the Sabarimala issue and even Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s leadership were to blame for the party’s debacle in the Lok Sabha elections.
The party’s Kerala …

Exotic handicrafts come calling24 May 2019 03:12By Express News Service
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: It was as if India’s villages came calling at the Victoria Jubilee Hall in Palayam. Inaugurated on May 17 by actress Shaithya Santhosh, the capital is hosting the Rajasthan Grameen Mela, the exhibition cum sale …

19-1: Left Front gets hammered in Kerala24 May 2019 02:24Express News Service
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: ON a day the Congress suffered a drubbing in most parts of the country, Kerala bucked the trend and stood firmly with it, handing the party-led United Democratic Front a landslide. While the UDF won 19 of the 20 …

UDF notches up 19 of 20 seats in Kerala23 May 2019 21:44Thiruvananthapuram: Wayanad’s record margin of 431,770 votes offers the southern lifeline to Congress president Rahul Gandhi, whose presence helped UDF garner an unprecedented tally of 19 out of the 20 seats in Lok Sabha elections in Kerala, scripting a …

BJP's southern discomfort23 May 2019 18:28The Congress has been reduced to a southern party, with Kerala being the only state where it could score double digits. In the case of the Leftists, it has been all but wiped out of national politics.
The saffron wave of 2014, that has now developed into a …

Kerala Lok Sabha results 2019: highlights23 May 2019 16:08According to data available as of 9.30 p.m, the Indian National Congress hung on to its healthy lead, winning in 11 constituencies and leading in 4, followed by the Indian Union Muslim League with 2 constituencies. The ruling Communist Party of India ( …

More than just one act23 May 2019 12:50Coimbatote Art and Theatrical Society (CATS) offers a mentoring programme for speech and drama based on the Trinity College London’s syllabus for children aged seven years and above. The structured framework of this course — which will be led by KV …

Congress leading in 19 seats, set to sweep Kerala (3rd Lead)23 May 2019 08:04Thiruvananthapuram, May 23 (IANS) With 35 per cent counting of votes done in Kerala, the Congress-led UDF showed lead in 19 seats while the ruling CPI-M-led LDF was all but washed out as it was ahead in just one seat. Congress president Rahul Gandhi is …

Kerala Election Results: Congress leads in 12 seats23 May 2019 04:06Thiruvananthapuram: The vote count for the 20 Lok Sabha seats in Kerala began on Thursday morning, with initial trends showing that the Congress was ahead in 12 and the Left in seven seats.
The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Kummanem Rajasekheran was …

Kerala’s ambitious inland waterways project to be fully green22 May 2019 02:44Express News Service
KOCHI: The man behind the world’s first solar-powered airport is now looking to replicate the success with another ambitious project, the 610-km-long waterways project. The project is consuming most of his time these days.
The 610-km- …

Amazon Prime membership growing in Kerala21 May 2019 13:05The membership of Amazon Prime is on the rise in Kerala especially among Tier I and II towns where members are enjoying various benefits.
Apart from Kochi, members in smaller towns such as Idukki, Malappuram, Palakkad and Kollam among others are enjoying …

Will Sabarimala help BJP in Kerala? Exit polls say ‘no’21 May 2019 10:35The state, which has witnessed battles between the Congress and the Left, found the BJP piggybacking to exploit religious sentiments.
Thiruvananthapuram: The BJP-propped Sabarimala agitation last year – to allow women in the 12th Century temple – may have …

Kallada Travels assault case: Identification parade held21 May 2019 04:01By Express News Service
KOCHI: The identification parade of the seven persons arrested with regards to the alleged assault on passengers by employees of Kallada Travels was held at Ernakulam Sub Jail on Monday. According to the police, the victims Ajay …

Ration shops in Wayanad, Kasargod to supply fortified food items21 May 2019 02:51Express News Service
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Public Distribution System beneficiaries of Wayanad and Kasaragod will get fortified ration goods within a few months, for their malnutrition levels are below the state average. The move follows a directive by …

In Kerala, BJP is predicted to open its account19 May 2019 19:01Thiruvananthapuram, May 19 (IANS) The exit polls by various agencies predict that for the first time the BJP will open its account in Kerala, seeing a setback for the ruling CPI-M-led Left and gains for the Congress-led UDF.
Most exit polls surveys predict …

Palakkad: Man held for raping SFI activist at CPM office23 Mar 2019 20:28Palakkad: The Cherpulassery police on Saturday arrested the accused who allegedly raped a girl in the CPM area committee office last year.
T.R. Prakasan, 29, a bike workshop mechanic and resident of Cherpulassery, was held from the bus stand within the …

Science camp for Class XI students at IIT Palakkad21 Mar 2019 02:48By Express News Service
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad, is conducting a residential science camp in memory of Late Prof M C Valsakumar, former professor of Physics and Dean, student affairs at IIT Palakkad.
The Institute will …

UST Global partners IIT Palakkad for R&D01 Dec 2018 22:41UST Global, a leading digital transformation solutions company, has partnered with IIT Palakkad for joint R&D in cutting-edge technologies such as AI/ML and Brain-Machine Interface, internship and job placement for the students.
For the joint R…

Multi-story building collapses in Palakkad02 Aug 2018 12:56By Express News Service
PALAKKAD: A multi-storey building near the Palakkad municipal stand collapsed trapping many people under the debris. The top two floors of the building caved in at 1.15 pm. Seven persons were rescued with injuries and have been …

Railways drop coach factory project in Palakkad14 Jun 2018 02:22With Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal making it clear that the Centre has no immediate plans to initiate construction of the ₹550-crore rail coach factory at Kanjikode in Palakkad, the long anticipated development project of the State is now facing an …

Nayanthara turns Palakkad girl in Dhyan's film?29 May 2018 19:11It appears Nayanthara will be playing a Palakkad girl in Dhyan Sreenivasan's directorial debut Love Action Drama. Reports suggest that she will play the female lead opposite Nvin Pauly, as someone who knows both Malayalam and Tamil. Nivin is reportedly …

Nurse acid attack: Man arrested from Palakkad district15 May 2018 12:47— By PTI | May 15, 2018 04:47 pm
Hyderabad: A 32-year-old man from Kerala has been arrested for allegedly throwing acid on a nurse here after she spurned his marriage proposal, a top police official said today.
The incident occurred on May 10 and the …

Cong, CPI(M) vote out BJP panel chief in Palakkad29 Apr 2018 02:14Amidst debates over the feasibility of a larger political alliance involving the Congress and Left parties to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre, a no-confidence motion moved in the Palakkad municipality on Saturday by the United …

The pleasures of Palakkad07 Apr 2018 17:46Photo: Shoba Narayan
I am standing outside “Kutty Lottery” in Palakkad, Kerala, deciding whether to buy a ticket with the bumper prize of Rs2 crore or Rs4 crore. The man behind the counter assesses me encouragingly, as if trying to decide if I am a …

Bus driver beaten up for overtaking in Kerala's Palakkad30 Mar 2018 05:27[India], Mar 30 (ANI): A bus driver was mercilessly beaten by a group of people in Kerala's Palakkad after he overtook another vehicle in a dangerous manner.
According to the local police, the group of people, who were on their way to a wedding party, …

A lip-smacking steamed delight from Palakkad06 Mar 2018 10:24Customers at the stall selling Ramassery idlis at Krithi International Book festival in Marine Drive  Express
KOCHI: Big steaming idlis, looking like a slightly puffed out version of the humble dosa, accompanied with different types of chutneys are …

RSS chief hoists Tricolour in Palakkad school28 Jan 2018 03:50PALAKKAD: The “Pathasanchalanam” (route march) marked the second day of the three-day state level shibiram organised by the RSS at the Vyasa Vidya Peetom in Kallekad on Saturday.The one kilometre route march began from the school premises and marched in …

RSS chief unfurls national flag at school in Palakkad26 Jan 2018 10:08Press Trust of India, Palakkad (Kerala), Jan 26 2018, 15:28 IST
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat today unfurled the national flag at a school run by Sangh workers in Palakkad city on India's 69th Republic Day. On Independence Day last …

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat hoists national flag at Palakkad school26 Jan 2018 09:49RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat unfurled the tricolour on Friday at a Sangh Parivar managed higher secondary school affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) here. He did so disregarding a State government circular restricting the right to hoist …

Melodic, erudite essays at a music fete in Palakkad01 Dec 2017 11:26Excellent sahitya bhava, perfect sruthi alignment and a yen for aesthetics made the vocal recital of Malladi Brothers, Sri Ram Prasad and Ravikumar, a memorable one at a National Music Festival held in Palakkad. The latter’s Arabhi and the former’s bhava- …

IIT Palakkad set to receive Rs 1,000-crore Central aid28 Oct 2017 06:48PALAKKAD: The Centre’s decision to allot Rs 7,002.42 crore for constructing permanent campuses of six Indian Institute of Technologies (IITs) in the country, with IIT Palakkad all set to receive Rs 1,000 crore, has been hailed by both academicians and the …

Palakkad ‘walks’ ahead of Ernakulam22 Oct 2017 04:32Nivya Antony of KHS Kumaraputhur, Palakkad, winning the senior girls’ pole vault | Melton Antony
PALA : It rarely happens that a less talked about athlete walks away with all the glory. That precisely
happened on Day Two of the 61st State Schools …

Kerala: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat hoists flag in Palakkad school15 Aug 2017 05:31[India], August 15 (ANI): After a major setback, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat finally hoisted the national flag in Karnakkiyamman School here, on Tuesday, to mark the 71st Independence Day of India.
Earlier in the day, he was …

Mystery shrouds death of Palakkad yuva morcha leader08 Jul 2017 03:32THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Mystery shrouds the death of 31-year-old Sajinraj alias Lalu, the Yuva Morcha Palakkad district secretary who was found on a roadside in Attingal with severe burns the other day. The Ottapalam native was found in front of a driving …

ITI Limited, Palakkad contributes for ISRO GSLV Mk III Launch13 Jun 2017 06:05ITI Limited, country's first public sector unit and a premier telecom company contributed the manufacturing of electronic assembly for ISRO's GSLV MkIII, one of the prestigious missions of ISRO launched on 5th June 2017 to take a giant leap for …

23 Computers Disabled In Palakkad Rail Division16 May 2017 15:06Palakkad: Hit by the global ransomware cyberattack, as many as 23 computers of the Southern Railway Divisional Office in Palakkad district were disabled today, said railway officials.
Various services of the division, including those of passenger …

Palakkad rail division registers dip in freight loading19 Apr 2017 17:07Loaded 6.222 million tonnes of freight during 2016-17 against 6.484 million tonnes in 2015-16
Mangaluru, April 19:
The Palakkad division of Southern Railways has loaded 6.222 million tonnes of freight during 2016-17 against 6.484 million tonnes in 2015- …

Central team to visit Palakkad today19 Apr 2017 08:24An inter-ministerial team, deputed by the Union government, will take stock of the gravity of the drought situation in Palakkad district.
The team will reach Palakkad on Wednesday and interact with farmers and district officials. A meeting of different …

Kerala: Two DYFI activists hacked in Palakkad district03 Mar 2017 08:25[India], Mar. 03 (ANI): Two Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) activists were hacked to death on Thursday night at Elappulli in Palakkad district of Kerala.
The incident took place on Thursday evening around 6 p.m.
Meanwhile, the DYFI workers …

CPM Worker Hacked Allegedly By BJP Men In Kerala's Palakkad03 Mar 2017 06:01Kozhikode: A young CPM worker was attacked in Kerala's Palakkad by unknown men hours before four unknown men threw a crude bomb at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or RSS office in Kozhikode.
The incident occurred around 6 pm on Thursday when a young …

Water poverty to be a challenge for Palakkad households: study20 Feb 2017 04:45With the fast drying up of water resources and alarming depletion of groundwater, water poverty would soon become the major challenge for households in Palakkad district.
According to a survey conducted by the Department of Geography, Government College, …

Kozhikode, Palakkad share top slot21 Jan 2017 21:45Defending champion Kozhikode and Palakkad shared the lead on the third day of the State School Arts Festival here on Wednesday midnight.
Both the districts had 397 points.
The results:
High School
Classical Music: Boys: 1. Madhav Dev (St. Thomas, Panthalam …

Crisis time in Kerala; rice bowl Palakkad worst affected10 Jan 2017 17:27Thiruvananthapuram, January 10:
Kerala is anticipating a significant drop in agricultural output as a result of the successive failures of the South-West and North-East monsoons in 2016.
While the June-September season left a gaping rain deficit of 34 …

Thrissur: 997 gelatin sticks seized in major haul17 May 2019 21:48Thrissur: Mannuthy Police on Friday arrested a youth from Chalakudy with 125 kg of explosives during a vehicle check on NH at DD Padi near Mannuthy.
The arrested, Ratheesh of Koottala House, was carrying as many as 997 gelatin sticks in five sacks in the …

Thrissur: Percussion ensemble wows mammoth crowd14 May 2019 04:06By Express News Service
THRISSUR: Several thousand people, including women and children, on Monday, thronged the Pazhayanadakkavu Road for the ‘panchavadyam’ (percussion ensemble) for madathil varavu of Thiruvambady Bhagavathy.
After the pooram began at 7 …

Jayasurya’s next titled Thrissur Pooram14 May 2019 03:31Express News Service
KOCHI: Following Aadu and Aadu 2, Jayasurya is once again collaborating with producer Vijay Babu’s Friday Film House on a new film titled Thrissur Pooram. Vijay tells us that the film will showcase Jayasurya in a ‘serious, action …

How to watch Thrissur Pooram 2019 online; all you need to know13 May 2019 13:38Thrissur Pooramtwitter
Kerala's cultural capital has brightened up to welcome the annual Hindu festival Thrissur Pooram. It is held during the Pooram star in the month of Medam, according to the Malayalam calendar.
Thrissur Pooram was introduced by …

Controversial tusker opens Thrissur Pooram12 May 2019 13:06Thousands of people gathered here on Sunday to witness the grand opening of the famed Thrissur Pooram, considered as the mother of all temple festivals.
‘Thechikkottukavu Ramachandran’, the controversial elephant which was earlier denied permission to take …

54-year-old tusker opens Thrissur Pooram fest in Kerala12 May 2019 08:46Thrissur (Kerala), May 12 (IANS) The opening of the famed Thrissur Pooram festival here on Sunday was attended by more than 10,000 people after an order disallowing a 54-year-old tusker from taking part in the festivities was reversed on Saturday.
The …

Elephantine row: Tusker allowed at Thrissur Pooram fest11 May 2019 12:15Thrissur (Kerala), May 11 (IANS) It had all the ingredients of a suspense thriller with even the Kerala High Court intervening.
Finally, after an early morning medical check-up, ‘Thechikottukavu Ramachandran’, 54-year-old tusker, on Saturday was cleared to …

Elephant Ramachandran fir for Thrissur Pooram Festival11 May 2019 11:46The district administration had earlier banned the 54-year-old jumbo king citing security reasons saying the elephant is blind.
Thiruvananthapuram: A team of doctors on Saturday examined parade elephant Thechikottukavu Ramachandran and declared him …

Elephant for Thrissur Pooram ceremony, with riders11 May 2019 03:13In a climax of suspense and arguments, the elephant Thechikkottukavu Ramachandran has got conditional permission to be paraded for the ‘Vilambaram’ ritual on the eve of the Thrissur Pooram.
As the Advocate General gave legal advice to Thrissur Collector T. …

Kerala HC refuses to interfere in ban on Thrissur Pooram elephant10 May 2019 10:15[India], May 10 (ANI): The Kerala High Court on Friday refused to interfere in the matter pertaining to the ban on parading elephant Thechikottukavu Ramachandran, at the Thrissur Pooram festival.
The district administration had earlier banned the 54-year- …

Thrissur consumer forum order to KSEB set aside09 May 2019 14:11The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has held that a person who avails of a service for commercial purposes does not come under the definition of consumer under the Consumer Protection Act unless such person avails it exclusively for eking out …

Cops to tackle unprecedented security challenges for Thrissur Pooram09 May 2019 10:33Express News Service
THRISSUR: The City police are all set to tackle unprecedented security challenges for Thrissur Pooram scheduled to be held on May 13-14. As the cultural capital gets into festive mood after pooram’s flag hoisting ceremony, the cops are …

Thrissur Pooram in the midst of an elephant row09 May 2019 04:07There is a jumbo issue ahead of Thrissur Pooram. The district administration and the Elephant Owners Federation are at loggerheads over the ban on parading of Thechikkottukavu Ramachandran, one of the sought-after elephants in the State.
Protesting against …

Flawless security in place for Thrissur Pooram05 May 2019 02:28By Express News Service
THRISSUR: In the backdrop of terrorist attacks across the world, the meeting convened to analyse security aspects for Thrissur Pooram, that falls on May 13 and 14, has decided to arrange flawless security at all levels.
Rumours had …

Thrissur Pooram to be held under tight security04 May 2019 21:25Thrissur: Security will be tightened for the Thrissur Pooram in view of the bomb blasts in Sri Lanka on the Easter day and the terrorists’ threat to attack targets in South India.
The public will not be allowed to take carry bags to the site of the Pooram …

Thrissur: Murder accused gets life term imprisonment30 Apr 2019 22:27Thrissur: The additional district sessions court here on Tuesday sentenced Thop-puparambil Sreekumar, accused in the murder of Vayalppadi Abhilash in 2011, to life imprisonment. Additional district judge Nizar Ahamed, who pronounced the judgment, also …

SC allows fireworks for Thrissur Pooram festival11 Apr 2019 09:48By Express News Service
THRISSUR: The Supreme Court on Thursday gave permission for the traditional fireworks at the much renowned Thrissur Pooram organised every summer at Thekkinkadu Maidan.
The apex court has directed the temple devaswoms to use the …

Youth sets woman ablaze for rejecting marriage proposal in Thrissur06 Apr 2019 08:09A 22-year-old engineering student was set ablaze after being stabbed on the neck by a youth at her residence at Chiyyaram, near here, on Thursday for allegedly rejecting his marriage proposal. The victim was identified as Neethu, a third year student of a …

Girl set afire by jilted lover in Thrissur04 Apr 2019 21:32Thrissur: Another girl in the state has fallen victim to a failed love affair after the recent death of a student in similar circumstances near Thiruvalla.
Neethu, 22, a student of Axis College of Engineering and Technology at Kodakara, was stabbed and set …

Kerala BDJS president Thushar Vellappally to contest from Thrissur28 Mar 2019 00:42By Express News Service
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: BDJS state president Thushar Vellappally is to contest from Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency. Paili Variyattu will be the party candidate from Wayanad. This was announced by Thushar after the party state executive …

Thushar Vellappally likely to contest from Thrissur LS seat18 Mar 2019 02:57By Express News Service
KOCHI: BDJS state president Thushar Vellappally is likely to contest from Thrissur as one of the five candidates of the party to contest as the NDA candidate. Former PSC chairman K S Radhakrishnan, who joined the BJP, will be the …

LDF’s Kerala Samrakshana Yatra concludes in Thrissur03 Mar 2019 00:43By Express News Service
THRISSUR: The LDF’s Kerala Samrakshana Yatra, led by CPM state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan from South and CPI state secretary Kanam Rajendran from North, concluded with a massive rally attended by more than 1 lakh people in …

Thrissur St. Thomas College champions at D-zone festival23 Feb 2019 13:02St. Thomas College, Thrissur, lifted the overall championship at the D-Zone Youth Festival of Calicut University with 245 points. The contest concluded at the C. Achutha Menon Government College on Friday.
Sahrudaya College, Kodakara, bagged the second …

Two Thrissur farmers win genome saviour awards31 Jan 2019 00:59Two farmers from Thrissur have won the prestigious plant genome saviour awards instituted by the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer’s Rights Authority, Government of India.
While P.V. Jose from Potta, Chalakudy, was selected for the Plant Genome …

Theatre of resilience in Thrissur23 Jan 2019 13:25It may not have the usual extravaganza or a large line-up from across the globe. But, the 11th edition of the International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFoK), organised by the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi, will kick-start here on Sunday with the …

Mohanlal to try Thrissur dialect for 'Ittymaani'18 Nov 2018 22:23By Express News Service
Mohanlal will be speaking in a Thrissur dialect soon for debutant Jibi Joju’s Ittymaani Made in China. The actor spoke with the dialect 31 years ago in the Padmarajan classic Thoovanathumbikal.
Ittymaani... is produced by Antony …

Thrissur opens She Lodge07 Nov 2018 22:05A safe shelter during night is a problem for travelling women in the State. When their jobs demand frequent travels and overnight stays, women prefer to stay in the houses of friends or relatives due to lack of safe places to stay.
Now, travelling women …

Thrissur: Electric vehicles in high demand14 Sep 2018 19:55Thrissur: With fuel prices skyrocketing, the demand for electric scooters/bikes, which are sold on central government subsidies, has risen in the state. Though the electric scooters manufactured using Chinese technology had hit the markets five years …

Kerala floods: Three dead in marooned mental hospital in Thrissur19 Aug 2018 11:03Rescuers evacuate people from a flooded area to a safer place in Aluva. (REUTERS)
As water finally began retreating from Chalakudy, one of the worst affected regions, the municipal town in Kerala’s Thrissur district looked like a war zone on Saturday. …

Kerala floods: Thrissur woman refuses rescue without her 25 dogs18 Aug 2018 11:19The woman, Sunitha refused to leave her house unless her dogs, all strays or abandoned pets, were taken too.
Kochi: A Kerala woman refused to leave her flooded house without her 25 dogs, a rescuer said Saturday, as the death toll continued to rise.
The …

Thrissur court passes interim order against Karwaan screening06 Aug 2018 14:19Malayalam filmmaker Sanju Surendran claimed that he had obtained sanction from S Hareesh to make a film based on his book Aadam.
A district court in Thrissur has issued an interim order against the screening of Hindi movie Karwaan, which was slated for …

Actor assualt: Kerala HC nod sought to transfer case to Thrissur10 Jul 2018 02:20By Express News Service
KOCHI:Actor and a victim in the sexual assault case in which actor Dileep is an accused on Monday approached the Kerala High Court seeking a directive to conduct the trial in the case by a Session Court presided by a woman judge. …

Many areas in Thrissur under water21 Jun 2018 05:08Heavy rain that has been lashing the district for the past three days has inundated low-lying areas.
Floodwater has left more than 20 houses marooned. Many areas are under water. Various parts of the city witnessed heavy traffic blocks following rain. …

Police launch the trial of digital mobile radio in Thrissur city15 Jun 2018 01:45By Express News Service
KOCHI:The Kerala Police on Thursday launched the trial run of its latest Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) system at Thrissur. The department aims to implement the new communication system for its personnel in the state in phases.
Besides …

Argentina-Brazil clash in Thrissur!10 Jun 2018 01:24Thrissur: Argentina and Brazil may be fighting it out in faraway Russia for the World Cup that kicks off on June 14, but their fans have already organised an exhibition match between their favourite teams here. Wearing the jerseys of the rivals, …

Woman hospitalised with suspected symptoms of Nipah in Thrissur23 May 2018 20:28One woman has been admitted to Thrissur Government Medical College Hospital (MCH) with suspected symptoms of Nipah virus infection. The woman hails from Changaramkulam in Malappuram district.
The blood and fluid samples collected from the woman have been …

Thrissur Pooram sample fireworks accident: Inquiry soon 14 May 2018 01:48Express News Service
THRISSUR: Following “suspicions” over the conduct of the Thrissur Pooram sample fireworks display on April 23 in which four persons were injured, District Collector A Kowsigan on Sunday said a magisterial inquiry will be conducted into …

Thrissur Pooram ends with a bang, to be held on May 13 next year27 Apr 2018 07:41By Express News Service
THRISSUR: Thrissur Pooram festivities concluded on Thursday with the presiding deities of the Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu temples bidding ritualistic farewell to Vadakkunnathan, promising to meet next year. On the concluding day, …

In pictures: Thrissur Pooram, a cultural extravaganza26 Apr 2018 16:05The meticulously planned 36-hour celebrations have always been picture-perfect.
With percussion instruments doling out hypnotic rhythms and majestic elephants lined all over the city, the much popular and revered Thrissur Pooram is celebrated every year …

Thrissur: Ambulance driver leaves patient upside down, arrested26 Mar 2018 22:06Police on Monday arrested an ambulance driver, who had left a critically injured road accident victim upside down on an inclined structure at government medical college in Thrissur.
Police said the arrested driver, identified as M V Shareef (38), had …

Priya Prakash Varrier: World Famous in Thrissur11 Mar 2018 04:50Written by Amrita Dutta
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Updated: March 11, 2018 10:10 am
Ready to roll: Priya Prakash Varrier had always dreamed of being an actor. (Source: Sanoj Kumar)
Six months ago, when she had a thousand Instagram followers and not 5 million, when she …

Flag hoisted; CPM Kerala state conference paints Thrissur in red22 Feb 2018 01:34Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan lighting the torch brought from various memorials at the Thekkinkad ground prior to the 22nd CPM state conference in Thrissur on Wednesday | Express
THRISSUR: The Thekkinkad ground in the cultural capital of Thrissur …

Naaptol opened first shop in Thrissur06 Feb 2018 18:18Thrissur: Naaptol, the biggest online shopping company today opened its shop in Thrissur city, the first ever such shop in India. “So far customers used to shop online various products from Naaptol, but now they can touch, feel and satisfy the products …

Victoria Thrissur Thunders emerge champions29 Jan 2018 15:29Sharjah: Victoria Thrissur Thunders emerged as the champions of the first Createav_ Alliance India Premier League, defeating Colatta Kottayam Blasters by 46 runs in the final held at Hamriya ground.
This tournament, contested by six teams named after …

Procession on freedom of expression in Thrissur30 Nov 2017 11:24Alappad is a quiet little village nestling amidst lush stretches of Kole paddy fields in Thrissur district. Located within a politically active region in Thrissur, Alappad has a legacy of intense social and cultural activism.
Around three decades ago, in …

Intel warns of IS threat at Thrissur railway station27 Nov 2017 04:13THRISSUR: The Railway police on the basis of an intelligence tip-off have warned of a likely security threat to the lives of commuters, especially Ayyappa devotees, here from the so-called Islamic State(IS) terror outfit.
According to the advisory …

BJP activist injured in scuffle with CPM dies in Thrissur26 Nov 2017 17:32[India] November 26 (ANI): A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker, who suffered injuries in a scuffle with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) in Kerala's Thrissur, died here today.
The activist was identified as Satheeshan (51) of …

A peep into the history of Thrissur26 Nov 2017 04:22‘Around Thekkinkadu’, a photography exhibition organised by news photographers from Thrissur, provides a quick glance at the city’s history in the last four decades.
The exhibition showcases a collection of photographs by 51 lensmen published in various …

RSS worker hacked to death in Thrissur, BJP blames CPM12 Nov 2017 21:20Thrissur: Political murder has returned to the state after a lull with the killing of an RSS worker near Nemini Balaraman temple near Guruvayur on Sunday noon. He was identified as Vadaketherikathu Anandan, 26, second accused in the murder of DYFI leader …

RSS worker killed in Kerala's Thrissur12 Nov 2017 11:30A Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker was allegedly murdered in Kerala's Thrissur on Sunday.
The RSS worker, indentified as Anand, was an accused in the murder case of a Communist Party of India (CPIM) activist four years ago.
It is to be noted …

RSS Worker Dies After Car Rams His Motorcycle In Kerala's Thrissur12 Nov 2017 10:03New Delhi: An RSS member who was an accused in the murder case of a CPI(M) worker in Kerala has died after the motorcycle he was riding was rammed by a car in Thrissur district, police said today.
After ramming the motorcycle, the driver of the car got …

Interior Decorators in Thrissur10 Nov 2017 05:44Decorative Panels - An Easy Option for Wall Treatment
A fast growing trend in interior designing today are the decorative wall panels which are a perfect way to focus more on living space. Decorative panels are available in a wide range of sizes and …

Nitta Gelatin seeks protection for Thrissur plant, properties09 Nov 2017 13:15Kochi, Nov 9:
Nitta Gelatin India Ltd, a joint venture of KSIDC and Nitta Gelatin Group of Japan, has sought protection for its plant and properties at Kathikudam in Thrissur district and urged the government to take stern action against the miscreants.
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Thrissur’s mountain man30 Sep 2017 22:21Sometimes, you need to use clichés like 'amazing'. That or one of its synonyms will ultimately be the first word you use on hearing the story of Preetham Menon. He walks into the room, thin-built and not too tall, and calmly tells you about his …

Congress' Hibi Eden rides high with record margin from Ernakulam24 May 2019 03:12By Express News Service
KOCHI: When Congress announced young Turk Hibi Eden MLA as its candidate for Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency, nobody thought the constituency would give him a record margin. Hibi won by a margin of 1,69,153 votes - the highest …

Five ‘green islets’ for Ernakulam09 May 2019 20:56Ernakulam will have five ‘green islets’ under select local bodies soon.
The Haritha Keralam Mission has plans to integrate the green project in the panchayats and municipalities with the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). …

Ernakulam dist secures 85.85% in Plus-II exam09 May 2019 11:06By Express News Service
KOCHI: Like in the SSLC results, Ernakulam district couldn’t maintain its performance in the overall pass percentage in the Higher Secondary examination 2019. The district recorded 85.85 pass percentage this year, lower than last …

Ernakulam district drops to third in SSLC pass percentage07 May 2019 02:38By Express News Service
KOCHI: Ernakulam district couldn’t maintain its performance in the overall pass percentage in SSLC 2019. Last year the district which had stood first in the pass percentage got pushed to the third position. The revenue district …

Hundreds throng Ernakulam Civil Station for flood relief30 Apr 2019 02:24By Express News Service
KOCHI: Dramatic scenes unfolded at the Ernakulam Civil Station on Monday, when around 300 flood-hit arrived to file complaints at the Complaints Redressal Cell. An elderly woman who was one of the complainants fainted after …

Record polling in Ernakulam, Chalakudy25 Apr 2019 03:46The final polling figures from Ernakulam has surprised the pollsters as 77.54% of the voters have exercised their franchise in the parliament constituency.
In the 2014, the constituency witnessed 73.58% voters exercising their voting rights.
Chalakudy …

Voting leapfrogs, surpasses 2014 turnout in Ernakulam23 Apr 2019 22:18Marking an improvement in voter turnout, around 76.48% of voters exercised their franchise in the Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency on Tuesday. During the 2014 election, the poll percentage in the constituency was 73.58%.
Among the seven Assembly …

Election battle to go down to the wire in Ernakulam20 Apr 2019 01:34Express News Service
KOCHI: Ernakulam has been widely regarded as a UDF stronghold in the light of the Congress-led alliance’s string of successes in the past Lok Sabha elections. However, this time around, with the CPM fielding P Rajeev - the party’s …

Eight arrested for immoral trafficking in Ernakulam district12 Apr 2019 02:59By Express News Service
KOCHI: The Perumbavoor police arrested eight persons, including three women, on charges of running a brothel in Perumbavoor town.
The officers said, acting on a tip-off, the police arrested Syam Kumar, 41, who was running the …

Land deal: Taxing times for Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese02 Apr 2019 02:04By Express News Service
KOCHI: The Income Tax Department has imposed a tax of Rs 3 crore (including fine) on the Syro- Malabar Church’s Ernakulam Angamaly Archdiocese for the Church’s land transactions near Bharata Matha College in Kochi in 2016. Income …

P Rajeev and Innocent file nomination from Ernakulam and Chalakudy31 Mar 2019 02:27By Express News Service
KOCHI: LDF candidates P Rajeev and Innocent who are seeking the people’s mandate from Ernakulam and Chalakudy Lok Sabha constituencies respectively filed their nominations on Saturday. Rajeev filed three sets of nominations before …

Campaigning heats up in Ernakulam and Chalakudy25 Mar 2019 03:00By Express News Service
KOCHI: As the first round of the campaigning is coming to an end, the candidates of UDF and LDF in Ernakulam and Chalakudy Lok Sabha seats are all set for the next phase. However, the BJP, which cleared the names of candidates …

‘Freekan’ drive to seize altered vehicles across Ernakulam district24 Mar 2019 02:17By Express News Service
KOCHI: Do you have any plans to alter your vehicle to get a stunning look? If so, think twice before spending a huge amount altering your vehicle. The money will be in vain as the MVD has started a drive across the district against …

Village faces risk of contaminated water in Ernakulam district21 Mar 2019 02:48By Express News Service
KOCHI: The 'Clean Nellikuzhi' project, which is expected to divert polluted water from hotels, furniture making units, hospitals etc, to Thrikkariyoor, a village in Nellikuzhi panchayat, has run into a controversy with …

Ernakulam district has over 12 lakh women voters14 Mar 2019 02:43By Express News Service
KOCHI: Ernakulam district has more than 12 lakh women voters. A press release issued by the District Information Office claims the highest number of women voters is in Tripunithura Assembly constituency.
There are 12,20,604 women …

Foulplay suspected in Ernakulam man’s mysterious death 10 Mar 2019 01:22By Express News Service
KOCHI: Soon after the newly appointed City Police Commissioner said stringent action would be initiated to curtail criminal activities, a 33-year-old man was found dead on the roadside at Palachuvadu, near Vennala bridge in the …

Ernakulam Colleges in a neck-and-neck race03 Mar 2019 00:43By Express News Service
KOTTAYAM: With almost half of the events at the Mahatma Gandhi University arts fest, Alathalam-2019, completed by Saturday late evening, colleges from Ernakulam were in a neck and neck race for the overall champions title. As per …

Kerala: Fire breaks out at footwear godown in Ernakulam21 Feb 2019 04:00Thick, black smoke engulfed the area leaving people panicked.Twitter
A major fire broke out at the six-storeyed footwear godown near Kochi's Ernakulam South Railway Station on Wednesday (February 20). Fire and rescue teams have arrived at the spot and …

Sporadic violence during hartal in Ernakulam district04 Jan 2019 09:55By Express News Service
KOCHI: Sporadic incidents of violence were reported from various parts of the district during the dawn-to-dusk hartal called by Sabarimala Karma Samiti to protest against the entry of two women below the age of 50 years in …

Elephant calf falls into well in Ernakulam01 Jan 2019 04:26By Express News Service
KOCHI: A five-year-old male elephant that fell in an abandoned well at Pinavoorkudi near Kuttampuzha in Ernakulam district was rescued and released in the wild by the Forest Department on Monday. According to Neriamangalam Forest …

3 lakh women from Ernakulam to be part of Women’s Wall30 Dec 2018 01:53By Express News Service
KOCHI: The Women’s Wall, scheduled to be formed on January 1, will see the participation of three lakh women from the district. Another 30,000 women from Idukki district will also be part of the wall which passes through Ernakulam, …

Naan Peta Makan starts rolling at Ernakulam17 Dec 2018 02:34By Express News Service
Two films on the life of slain SFI activist Abhimanyu are on the way. Apart from Vineesh Aradhya’s Padmavyoohathile Abhimanyu which is awaiting release, a second film titled Naan Petha Makan has commenced shooting at Ernakulam’s …

More winter birds flock to Ernakulam’s wetlands27 Nov 2018 09:15The year’s migratory bird season is in full swing and the latest visitors to the wetlands near the city include the charismatic greater flamingo and the Amur falcon.
On November 25, birdwatchers sighted the greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) wading …

Ernakulam Maharaja’s mouthpiece turns 10026 Nov 2018 06:49Express News Service
KOCHI: A century ago, in October 1918, the first Ernakulam College Magazine was born. The issue published by Ernakulam College later rechristened the Maharaja's College would go on to mark the foundation of a rich platform which …

Here’s some positive news: HIV cases fall in Ernakulam24 Nov 2018 01:54Express News Service
KOCHI: Ahead of the World AIDS Day, we have something to cheer about. As per the data consolidated by the Kerala State AIDS Control Society (KSACS), only 77 HIV cases were registered in Ernakulam. This is a sharp decrease in the number …

Sabarimala: Congress vehicle rally in Ernakulam today14 Nov 2018 05:51By Express News Service
KOCHI: The vehicle rally led by KPCC Political Affairs Committee member Shanimol Usman will reach Ernakulam on Wednesday. The rally is being organised by upholding the slogan ‘Protect faith, fight communalism’. DCC president T J …

Priority list has four tourism destinations in Ernakulam14 Nov 2018 05:51Express News Service
KOCHI: The Tourism Department has decided to implement Green Carpet initiative in four tourism destinations in Ernakulam on a priority basis. The decision was taken following a workshop regarding the second phase implementation of the …

Army jawan from Ernakulam killed in Pakistan firing on border13 Nov 2018 05:26By Express News Service
KOCHI: Lance Naik Antony Sebastian, an Army jawan who was serving in the border area of Jammu and Kashmir, was killed following unprovoked firing by Pakistan troops on Monday. Antony, 34, is a native of Manakunnam village near …

Vaikom-Ernakulam-Fort Kochi AC ferry service commissioned05 Nov 2018 05:20By Express News Service
KOTTAYAM: The travel woes of the people commuting the 35-km Vaikom-Ernakulam-Fort Kochi route will come to an end once Kerala’s first partially air-conditioned ferry begins service. The ferry service was inaugurated by Finance …

Ernakulam domination continues on day 228 Oct 2018 05:34By Express News Service
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ernakulam district, which had secured a clear lead on the opening day of the 62nd State Schools’ Athletic Championship, on Saturday continued its domination by increasing its tally to 192 points.
CaptAneesh Madhu …

Ernakulam on the mark with 88 points27 Oct 2018 07:01By Express News Service
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ernakulam district won eight gold to take an early lead on the opening day of the 62nd State Schools Athletics Championship which got underway at the University Stadium here on Friday. The district is leading the …

Potholed Civil Line Road: Ernakulam Collector to act tough23 Oct 2018 06:39By Express News Service
KOCHI: With pressure mounting on the district administration, following the death of a 23-year old male biker at Padamugal on the potholed Palarivattom-Kakkanad Civil Line Road the other day, District Collector K Mohammed Y …

Ernakulam DTPC resumes one-day Munnar tour package10 Oct 2018 06:24By Express News Service
KOCHI: The special Neelakurinji one-day tour packages by the Ernakulam District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) has been resumed after weather alerts about the heavy rain was withdrawn.
The DTPC, in association with a startup …

Kerala floods one month after: Ernakulam gears up for brighter days18 Sep 2018 02:17Express News Service
KOCHI: The sounds associated with cleaning operations are slowly fading from the flood-affected corners of Ernakulam district. People are getting back on their feet and limping towards brighter days.
One indicator of life returning to …

Hilly areas of Ernakulam district on the brink of a severe drought12 Sep 2018 02:09Express News Service
NERIAMANGALAM : Nature is playing cruel games with people residing on the Periyar's banks.
Barely a few weeks ago, many were shifted to relief camps after heavy rain and the raising of dam shutters swelled the river and flooded …

Over 550 tonnes of waste collected in Ernakulam district in 2 days02 Sep 2018 22:23Express News Service
KOCHI: The deluge that wreaked havoc on Kerala has opened the floodgates to accumulation of waste. The Clean Kerala Company Ltd, roped in by the government to collect, segregate and dispose of plastic, e-waste and other non- …

Kerala Government takes over Ernakulam district relief camps24 Aug 2018 00:24By Express News Service
KOCHI: The Ernakulam district administration has taken complete control of the flood relief camps. While tahsildars will take charge of the taluk-level camps, village officers will head the village-level camps. Two officers in the …

After Seeing Ravaged House, Kerala Man Found Hanging In Ernakulam22 Aug 2018 13:03According to police, he left the relief camp to clean up his house but did not return. (Representational)
Kochi: Shocked to see his flood-ravaged house, a man committed suicide near Ernakulam in Kerala, police said on Wednesday.
Rocky, a casual labourer, …

Hope returns as water level recedes in parts of Ernakulam district12 Aug 2018 01:28By Express News Service
ELOOR/ALUVA: As the water started to recede in Periyar River on Saturday, hope has returned to people residing in various relief camps in Ernakulam districts following flooding at various locations. The flood victims staying …

Oushadha biksha yatra to reach Ernakulam tomorrow13 Jul 2018 00:52By Express News Service
KOCHI: The Oushadha Biksha Yatra, launched by Sreedhareeyam Oushada Eswari temple of Koothattukulam, will pass through various temples of Ernakulam on Saturday while on its home-bound journey to Koothattukulam.
Devotees can offer ‘ …

Ernakulam Nalambalam pilgrimage to commence on Sunday11 Jul 2018 22:19By Express News Service
KOCHI: The Ernakulam Nalambalam pilgrimage – the holy visits to the temples of Lord Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata and Sathrughna, located around Piravom – is set to commence on Sunday, the first day of the Ramayana month.
MLA Anoop Jacob …

Student killed in campus clash at Maharaja's College in Ernakulam02 Jul 2018 16:47A second-year undergraduate student of Ernakulam Maharaja's College, who was a member of the Students Federation of India (SFI) in Idukki, was stabbed to death allegedly by members of Campus Front following a clash over wall graffiti welcoming …

Kerala: Ernakulam district bags SKOCH award28 Jun 2018 02:34By Express News Service
KOCHI: The district administration bagged the SKOCH Smart Governance Award for successfully implementing various development projects. The award was announced at the 52nd SKOCH conference that was held at Delhi the other day. The …

Dengue claims two lives in Ernakulam district10 Jun 2018 01:41By Express News Service
KOCHI: Dengue takes two lives in the district. Kabir Ahsani, 32, from Vengola and Delphina, 57, from Angamaly are the victims, who died the other day. They were under treatment in private hospitals.
Further, 19 cases of dengue have …

Year-long campaign begins to rid Ernakulam district of child labour09 Jun 2018 02:02By Express News Service
KOCHI: The fast pace of development in Ernakulam district, particularly in the construction and allied industries, has generated a lot of job openings. More so in the daily wage section. But, like a coin, development too has two …

‘43 per cent trains reach Ernakulam Jn late’31 May 2018 02:24By Express News Service
KOCHI:It is confirmed! The trains are running late.A recent survey conducted by a travel app has revealed around 43 per cent of trains reaching the Ernakulam Junction are late. The finding is based on train delays in the past three …

Services of staff at Ernakulam Medical College regularised19 May 2018 20:54The services of professors, assistant professors, and associate professors at the Ernakulam Medical College have been regularised. A statement issued here on Saturday said the announcement was made by Minister for Health K.K. Shylaja in Thiruvananthapuram. …

SSLC result: Ernakulam on top with 99.12 percent pass04 May 2018 01:50By Express News Service
KOCHI: The SSLC results which were declared by Education Minister C Raveendranath on Thursday brought cheers and pride to Ernakulam, as the district topped with a pass percentage of 99.12.
In the revenue district comprising Aluva, …

Ernakulam district comes up with Jalasamridhi project27 Apr 2018 04:36KOCHI: Following the success of the project for the revival of 100 ponds in Ernakulam, the district administration has come up with another plan named Jalasamridhi aimed at digging 123 new ponds ahead of the monsoon.
Jointly implemented with the help of …

Pollution testing centres in Ernakulam under scanner25 Apr 2018 01:03Image for representational purpose only.
KOCHI: With mounting complaints about the use of pirated software by pollution control testing centres in the district to issue Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates to vehicles, the Motor Vehicle Department ( …

Ernakulam declared air horn-free zone23 Apr 2018 20:20Transport Minister A.K. Saseendran on Monday declared Ernakulam as the first ‘air horn-free’ district.
Inaugurating the 29th Road Safety Week campaign here on Monday, the Minister said the initiative was launched based on the findings that the use of high …

Hartal evokes partial response in Ernakulam10 Apr 2018 02:03KOCHI:The dawn-to-dusk hartal called by Dalit organisations to protest against the dilution of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act on Monday evoked a partial response in the district. KSRTC and private buses operated on the normal schedule in the …